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The Iowa State Capitol and its golden dome have stood as a shining symbol of Iowa government and politics since its completion in 1886. The Capitol welcomed nearly 78,000 visitors from across the state, nation, and world last year. Formal and self-guided tours are available at no charge.
The Iowa State Capitol, commonly called the Iowa Statehouse, is in Iowa's capital city, Des Moines. As the seat of the Iowa General Assembly, the building houses the Iowa Senate, Iowa House of Representatives, the Office of the Governor, and the Offices of the Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer, and Secretary of State.
Capitol Tour and Building Information - Capitol building and tour hours. Building Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (building locks at 4:45 p.m.)
The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, signifies the prodigious spirit of Iowa. Built between 1871 and 1886, this magnificent building represents, both inside and out, one of the nation's finest examples of 19th century architecture.
Capitol Entrances Public entrances are located on the ground floor of the Iowa State Capitol on the south and west sides of the building. Upon entrance into the building, the public will walk through a security scan. through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. Tour the Capitol Online. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/resources/tourCapitol
Iowa State Capitol. Century-old building features a 275-foot gold-leafed dome and four smaller domes, marble grand staircase and woodwork. Legislative and old Supreme Court chambers, Governor's office, law library, scale model of Battleship Iowa.
The Iowa State Capitol is a favorite of sightseers and history buffs thanks to its grand exterior and ornate interior. Completed in 1886, the capitol building has undergone several restorations.
Back in 1871, when the first earth was broken on a hill on Des Moines’ east side, the capitol was an expression of faith. In this segment is from Iowa PBS’s This Old Statehouse documentary, learn about the building of Iowa’s historic capitol building.
Much more than Cochrane and Piquenard's design for the Illinois State Capitol at Springfield, the Iowa State Capitol is an impressive summation of how the late nineteenth century viewed the classical tradition.
Welcome to the Iowa Capitol Complex. Complex Visitor Hours: Every day of the week, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. All State Office Buildings are closed on Sundays and State designated holidays. Events and Opportunities. Capitol Complex Events Calendar. Legislative Social Calendar. 90th Iowa General Assembly 2024 Iowa Legislative Session Timetable.
